OSHA Inspection: AL STAR RECYCLING, LLC

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees performing recycling tasks during elevated heat conditions were exposed to excessive heat:      This violation occurred on or about June 24, 2015, at the facility where an employee was exposed to excessive heat conditions when performing recycling tasks such as, but not limited to, placing aluminum cans into a self-dumping hopper in an outdoor environment.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected  from excessive heat conditions.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    The employer does not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2015, at the facility where an employee was exposed to crushed-by hazards when operating a Hyster H60FT forklift to move recycled metal without forklift training.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each operator successfully completes the training required by paragraph (l) prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:      The employer does not ensure that grinding machinery is used with work rests.  This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2015, on the front side of the business where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Dayton 7 inch pedestal grinder to grind brass for assessment without a work rest.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that grinding machinery is used with work rests.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Sep 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:      The employer does not ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue guards do not exceed one-fourth inch.  This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2015, on the front side of the business where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when using a Dayton 7 inch pedestal grinder to grind brass for assessment without a tongue guard.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue guards do not exceed one-fourth inch.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):        The employer does not ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed.  This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2015, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and contact hazards when using propane to power a forklift without developing a written program.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii): The employer did not provide information to the employees on operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present:      The employer does not ensure that employees are provided with information for operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present.  This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2015, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and contact hazards when using propane to power a forklift without providing hazard communication training.          Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are provided with information for operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present.

Issued

Sep 14, 2015

Abate by

Oct 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:      The employer does not ensure that safety data sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical used are maintained.  This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2015, at the facility where employees were exposed to fire and contact hazards when using propane to power a forklift without maintaining the SDS.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical used are maintained.